Every single speaker, who, like me, attempts to entertain an audience, has not only the censure of that assembly to dread, but also every part of his own behaviour to fear. The smallest error of voice, judgment, or delivery, will be noted: "All that can be presumed upon in his favour is, a hope that he may meet with that indulgence which an English audience are so remarkable for, and that every exhibition stands so much in need of."
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Every single speaker, who, like me, attempts to entertain an audience, has not only the censure of that assembly to dread, but also every part of his own behaviour to fear. The smallest error of voice, judgment, or delivery, will be noted: "All that can be presumed upon in his favour is, a hope that he may meet with that indulgence which an English audience are so remarkable for, and that every exhibition stands so much in need of."
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Add this copy of A Lecture on Heads to cart. $115.00, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1799 by Bensley for Vernor and Hood.
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Nesbit; Thurston. Good Only. An early edition of George Alexander Stevens' famous satirical lecture on physiognomy. 'A Lecture on Heads' was first performed by Stevens in 1764, and received immediate success. This satire regards heads and fashion, which parodied the popularity of physiognomy. This edition has additions by Mr Pilon as delivered to Charles Lee Lewis. To the rear is added an essay on satire. Illustrated, with twenty four vignettes of 'heads' by Nesbit, from drawings by Thurston. This is possibly John Thurston, the British printmaker and illustrator. He is known for illustrating many works including James Thomson's seasons. An uncommon printed edition of this famous satirical lecture. In a contemporary calf binding. Externally, the front board is detached but present. Small loss to the leather at the head and tail of spine. Boards remain bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with occasional spots to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, pages are generally clean. Good Only.
